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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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